Persecution in Mexico - God Called Us Here
Isaac Santiago, VOM’s Regional Leader for Latin America, and his team are standing with Christians suffering for their faith in Mexico, Colombia and other nations. They are also reaching out to Christians in Latin America who aren’t currently facing persecution, telling them the stories of heroic faith and inviting them into fellowship with persecuted Christians. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews Isaac about what Spanish resources are available and will be soon on this episode of VOM Radio.
Indigenous Missions - What Took You So Long To Get Here?
Ten years ago, there were 3,000 unengaged, unreached people groups around the world--peoples who had never had a witness to share the gospel with them. Today, that number is less than 500 unreached, unengaged people groups. David will share stories of places where missions leaders have seen the last remaining unreached people groups in a region reached for the gospel – even amidst difficult times for the church. Listen to Todd Nettleton as he interviews David Bogosian, the CEO of Christian Aid Mission on this episode of VOM Radio.
Laos - Passing Tests of Faith
Pastor Mele was detained in Laos after police found copies of God’s Word. Now, police attend his church services every week, looking for reasons to detain him or close the church. “As a human,” he says, “I have fear. But I trust the Lord to protect me and guide me.” Listen to Todd Nettleton interview Pastor Mele on this episode of VOM Radio.
Persecuted Christians - Grateful Their Story Is Told
What sustains you in the trials of your life? A pastor in Burma along with his wife were arrested for their faith and imprisoned. The pastor was arrested seven times! Yet, God's Word sustained them throughout. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews Floyd Brobbel, CEO of VOM Canada about his recent meeting with this pastor and how the church is still growing in hostile and restricted nations despite persecution.
Overcoming Fear in the Middle East - Lord, Don't Let Them See Me Shake
There are times when we fear in life. Brother James acknowledges that there are times when fear rises up in him but says as Christians, we must not let fear drown out the call God has placed on us. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews James on his time in the Middle East and how God answered prayers at just the right time.
Libya - We Wanted Our Lives to Glorify Jesus
How would you respond on live TV a few days after your husband was martyred in Libya for his faith? Anita Smith spoke on CNN and CBS This Morning forgiving those who killed her husband - even speaking in Arabic on live TV to Libya. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews Anita and hear how God was faithful despite her husband's death.
China - House Church Pastor Says Church Still Growing
Highly restrictive religious laws. Surveillance cameras lurking around every corner. Police knocking on doors and raiding church gatherings. These are a few among the many challenges our persecuted family in China face each week. Yet the church in China is still growing! Brother Enfu, pastor of an unregistered church, shares with Todd Nettleton on VOM Radio this week the excitement of a growing Body of Christ and the challenges of leading an illegal church congregation.
India - For Persecuted Christians, Imprisonment is Opportunity
Christians in India face harassment, physical assault and arrest from radical Hindus who believe all Indians should be Hindu. Multiple Indian states have passed anti-conversion laws which make it a crime to tell a Hindu about Jesus’ love. This week on VOM Radio with Todd Nettleton, Brother Raj, a ministry leader from India, shares his own experience with Christian persecution, including friends that turned their backs on him after he came to faith and repeated encounters with Indian police.
Iran - From Burning Churches To Burning With Holy Spirit Fire
The first time he went to a Christian church, during the time of the Islamic revolution in Iran, Mansour Khajehpour was a teenager. He went only to determine the best way to burn down the church building. Listen to this episode of VOM Radio as Todd Nettleton interviews Mansour who shares how three older missionaries made an impact on his life for the Lord and how he became involved—through his future wife, Nahid, who is now the Executive Director—in the Iranian Bible Society.
Central Africa - Standing Up For Jesus
Islamist jihadists are moving southward across the continent of Africa. Their goal: the eradication Christianity. Would you stand up for Jesus amidst the persecution? Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews Aaron Miller, Vice President of International Ministries at The Voice of the Martyrs, who recounts his time among persecuted believers during his recent trip.